Well, I can say now that I've heard it all (maybe)! lol This does seem to have a truthful ring to it though! 
Hugs, Teri
"Flatulence phobia inhibits healthy diet"
"Kids come up with all kinds of excuses not to eat their vegetables, but the American Institute of Cancer Research is working to debunk an excuse used by many adults: that eating vegetables will cause flatulence."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_26450.html